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CAUTION!
Protect the battery contacts when the battery is not being used. Loose metal parts may
short-circuit the contacts –
Explosion and fire hazard!
Chain brake
WARNING!
Before using the chain saw, always check that the chain brake is in perfect working order.
Otherwise, do not use the chain saw and have it repaired by a qualified technician or a
service centre.
The chain saw features a safety chain brake which stops the chain within a fraction of
a second in the event of a kickback.
If a kickback occurs, the chain brake is automatically actuated by touching the hand guard
with your left hand.
Therefore always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands.
Manually activating the chain brake
Tilt the hand guard a towards the saw rail tip
Loosening the chain brake
Pull the hand guard towards the handlebar.
Checking the chain brake
Place the chain saw on a secure surface.
Loosen the chain brake.
Hold the chain saw with both hands.
Switch the chain saw on. The saw chain runs.
Tilt the hand guard a towards the saw rail tip.
Otherwise, do not use the chain saw and have it repaired by a qualified technician or a
service centre.
After work, regularly remove sawdust and saw waste from the visible mechanisms of the
chain brake.
Lubricating the chain
CAUTION!
The unit may be operated with adequate chain lubricating oil only. Inadequate lubrication will
reduce the service life of the power tool.
Check the amount of oil on the oil level indicator.